I have curves. I've struggled to dress my body to flatter my pear shape. I've finally learned to work with my dangerous curves. I finally accept that this is MY shape; I've made peace with my body. I encourage other pear shaped ladies to accept and love their shape; it is a beautiful, classic womanly shape.
I'm also a ballroom dance lover. I'll share what I've learned about dressing for dance, competition, ballroom glitter, sparkle and glamour.

Sunday, April 29, 2012

I have always loved dance in any form. I've danced since I was very young; ballet lessons, high school musicals and bellydance with an amateur troupe. Dance transforms me; I feel beautiful and glamorous. It allows me to play dress up for a day when I compete or showcase. I'm allowed to indulge the femme fatale, to put on the sparkle and glitz, the false eyelashes, the fairytale gown. It transforms my appearance and my psyche; for a moment I am a princess, or a Queen. At a recent competition I was walking from my hotel room to the ballroom in full ballroom regalia. A little girl who walked by me said to her mommy, "look mommy, it's a princess". I adored this little girl's magical thinking; and for that moment, I was a magical princess.

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I'm currently under the influence of testosterone tyranny. I'm Mom to two adult sons (29 and 22), a 7 year old son and my precious 1 year old grandson.
I have a B. A. degree in Human Development and am working on a Master's of Science in Human Development/Family Studies with an additional certification in Addictions Counseling. I teach an undergrad class in Human Development as part of a teaching assistantship. I love teaching and my career path may take a turn in that direction.
I "retired" as a Paramedic a few years ago but still I teach CPR independently.
I hope to tackle program development/research/policy change in human services.......current human services policies do little to serve the community or advance humanity!
I've volunteered for a Fire Department and Civil Defense. I have a heart to protect people who are unable to protect themselves. Currently, I volunteer with two organizations (VAS and NIAGS) that advocate and guardian (through the court system) incapacitated adults.
My passion is ballroom dance an I compete with my fabulous instructor. Dancing brings me joy and is my buffer and my therapy.